x. Effective January 1, 2008, and implemented as soon as practicable following ratification, the basic medical program will provide paid in full benefits for prosthetic wigs subject to a lifetime maximum benefit of $1,500.

y. Effective July 1, 2008 or as soon as thereafter practicable, the Empire Plan medical carrier shall contract with Diabetes Education Centers accredited by the American Diabetes Education Recognition Program.

z. Effective January 1, 2009, the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program will be discontinued

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